halted

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But a successful legal challenge earlier this month by First Nations groups in the province halted the process of verifying petition signatures and placed the plebiscite in limbo.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Last week, Sherritt said it would tell its venture partners in Cuba it would use provisions in their agreements to dissolve the partnerships, but earlier this week halted those efforts.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Forward spread on the blaze was halted shortly before 4 p.m. as firefighters worked to establish and strengthen containment lines and some evacuation orders were downgraded to warnings, according to Cal Fire Riverside.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Chinese regulators again halted deliveries for a few weeks in mid-2024 over a lithium battery issue in several models.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Near a jagged rock, Gwydion halted and gave a cry of triumph.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander